By Goodluck Ikiebe
The President General of Igbo Socio- Cultural group, Engr (Chief) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead.
The news of his demise was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, his son.
According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday during a brief illness.
“The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr, Chief, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu- Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82.
Chief Iwuanyanwu was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.”
Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren.
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was a Media mogul, a statesman and a great Philanthropist.
The statement stated that the burial details would be announced later by the family after due consultations.
